Professional Nurse - Theatre - Kingsbury Hospital Full-time Job

A vacancy exists for a Professional Nurse at Kingsbury Hospital. The successful candidate will contribute to the effective functioning of the Theatre department and ensure quality patient care is maintained.Critical OutputsEffective Theatre technical supportMaintain and promote effective relationshipsResponsible for clinical duties: Assist doctors and manage pre-op/post-op patientsMaintenance of stock and equipmentEnsure accurate record keepingEffective administration and control of staff resourcesEffective risk and safety managementManage Patient Safety Program to reduce errors and promote patient well-beingParticipate in creating a conducive environment for the practice of nursingManagement of day to day Theatre operations in collaboration with Team Leaders, Unit Manager, Nursing Service Manager and Theatre ManagerRequirementsRegistered with SANC as a Professional NurseTheatre experience is essentialAt least 3 years Theatre nursing experience in a multidisciplinary unit with orthopedic, vascular, laparoscopic and urology experience advantageousOrthopedic nursing skills would be an advantage.Experience and knowledge of infection control principles is essential.Understanding of stock control principles.Basic computer literacy essential.Good interpersonal skills and a team player.Ability to work shifts.Basic understanding of customer expectations in a Private Hospital environment.Ability to make independent decisions regarding patient careWillingness to work overtime on short notice and be flexible in working hours.CompetenciesProblem-solving, analysis and judgementResilienceEngaging diversityVerbal & written communication skillsInfluencing skillsDrive & energyEthical behaviourBuilding relationshipsCustomer responsivenessOrganisational skillsExcellence orientationAction orientationPLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR ATTACHMENTS ARE IN PDF FORMAT WHEN UPLOADING YOUR CV.Interested candidates can send their CV to @lifehealthcare.co.za.Applicants that are lodged onto the Life Healthcare career page (https://careers.lifehealthcare.co.za/), will not be considered. Please send applications to the above-mentioned email address.Internal applicants - attach your Internal Application Form together with all relevant documents.Email Subject: NurseKingsburyHospital_April2025Closing Date: 4 April 2025Life Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. Preference will be given to suitably qualified employees from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, No. 55 of 1998.

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